Briar Mini Dress

Black Halo

4.5
(153 Reviews)

Product Details

Rich green velvet, elegant draping, and a high neckline make this Black Halo dress feel like a rare vintage find.

Materials and Measurements

Green velvet (90% Polyamide, 10% Elastane). Sheath. Long sleeves. High neckline. Hidden center back zipper closure. Partially lined. 34" from shoulder to hemline. Made in the USA.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-18

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Ratings &
Reviews

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Kelley's reviews
March 22nd, 2024
Beautiful!

Rented this to wear as the Grand Marshal of our Saint Patrick's Day parade and it was perfect!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
16
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 42DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 210lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
March 17th, 2024
PERFECT dress!

Perfect dress for a chilly March cocktail party! Numerous compliments on the color and fit all night- this dress made me feel confident! It was also super comfy- highly recommend

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
March 21st, 2023
St Patrick's Day

Wore this a Wedding Welcome Party on St Patrick's Day. Everyone complimented on the color and fabric! The Size 6 dress fit perfect but was a little short covering my butt. I was worried it would creep up when raising my arms. Luckily there wasn't any dancing, just mingling so I felt fine walking around.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
January 17th, 2023
Holiday Party Vibes!

I wore this dress to a semi-formal company holiday party. First time wearing velvet! I loved the long sleeves, and the weight of the dress was perfect - warm but not heavy. I hoped to get a 16 but it wasn’t available, so I went with sizes 14 and 18. The 18 would have definitely helped with length, but felt too loose. The 14 fit like a velvet glove. I felt great in it, but worried all night that it was hiking up. Still giving 5/5 despite my issue with the length, because - hello - MINI dress. I knew what I was signing up for! Overall I felt great, loved the color, and it was very comfortable.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
18
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 235lbs
Browse Charity's reviews
January 11th, 2023
Perfection

This dress hugged every curve of my very curvaceous body perfectly and hid the less favorable parts of my tummy at the same time. It’s on the short side but never rode up and I felt fancy, chic, and sexy. Yes- I did wear it at Disneyland for the holidays. Would have kept if it weren’t quite so $$$$. But don’t sleep on this dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Jocelyne's reviews
April 17th, 2022
Soft & flattering

Rented this for a matinee Broadway show. Styled it down with a pair of white sneakers. The fit was extremely flattering. The slip underneath didn't rise, like some do after a day of walking.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Sara's reviews
March 25th, 2022
Perfect for St. Patrick's Day Birthday Vacation

I rented several green outfits to celebrate my St. Patrick's Day birthday vacation to Philadelphia and New York City. This dress was warm and comfortable. I loved how it complimented my curves.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Heather's reviews
March 17th, 2022
Gorgeous party dress

I loved the color and fit of this dress. It worked perfectly for my winter birthday bash.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38A
Body type: Apple
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Natalia's reviews
March 6th, 2022
Comfy, warm, and cute

Great for cold weather, beautiful color and fabric, comfortable material. Would absolutely rent again in the winter.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
18
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 40B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 241lbs
Browse Leila's reviews
January 7th, 2022
A truly amazing dress that I've considered buying because I want to wear it as much as I can

Pros - Feels luxurious, beautiful shine with the emerald velvet, very comfortable. The only con was even on my 5'3 frame the dress felt short with my thick thighs and booty. I was worried my butt was hanging out but I wore it with tights and felt more confident in it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 42D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Nanette's reviews
December 27th, 2021
Velour soft

This dress was everything. I loved the way it fit my body. I wore a 14 and it was a sexy short mini length without showing my bottom. I did not need to wear a bra but you can if you want to. I got so Many compliments while wearing it. But again the dress does not make me. I make the dress look good!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Bria's reviews
November 17th, 2021
Very flattering and beautiful!

Really felt great in this! I did keep needing to pull it down though to even out, it also isn't snug at the legs but it wasn't a problem.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
November 14th, 2021
Fantastic dress for outdoor fall wedding!

This dress was so cute! Very form fitting and flattering, fit true to size. It was shorter, but I'm on the shorter size and didn't bother me (didn't look too leggy or anything). Was warm when we were outside and paired super well with a pair of short black boots. Could see this dress being great for holiday parties as well! Got a ton of compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Grace 's reviews
December 21st, 2020
Christmas Party Dress Perfection

Felt great, snug in all the right places, lots of compliments! Beautiful and comfortable. I'm busty and fit without feeling too tight or stretched.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 110110lbs
Browse Kelly 's reviews
December 14th, 2020
Perfect holiday dress!

I wore this to Christmas events (company dinner and wedding, on different days). The green is a lovely shade and it's comfortable and slimming. As others have commented, it does run short and even on 5'0" me it was a few inches above the knee but it worked. Loved it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Apple
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Cindy's reviews
November 22nd, 2020
Perfect cool weather party dress

Rented for a wedding and loved it. Dress is very short but comfortable.

Size worn:
10
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
February 24th, 2020
Loved this dress! Super flattering and comfortable.

This dress was perfect for the wedding I attended! I got so many compliments and I felt very confident in it. It was very flattering to my body and true to size. I am usually a size 10 and wore the size 10. Really happy I rented this!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
18
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 40DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Heather's reviews
March 16th, 2025
Great Mardi Gras dress!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
January 25th, 2025
Beautiful!

This dress is classy and gorgeous! It is just a tad short but not too bad. It was hard to wear with tights underneath, would have been better if they weren't needed. But it's comfortable and easy to wear!

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32H
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Erica's reviews
January 23rd, 2025
Added to faves

Great winter dress, black halo runs small, short for work so I wore hose

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
18
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Monica's reviews
January 8th, 2025
Great holiday dress

Wire this for the company holiday party. Got lots of compliments.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Jessica swanson's reviews
January 2nd, 2025
Fun dress! Short but looked great w tights!

Fit perfect size 8

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Bethany's reviews
September 28th, 2024
STUNNING.

So good I literally bought it. Do yourself a favor and rent this!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
18
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 40DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 210lbs
Browse Reagan's reviews
September 14th, 2025
St. Paddy’s Bachelorette

Very much on the short side, which is usually not my taste, but I was wearing this for a local bachelorette event and it well-suited the vibes! Only note is that it is a little warm up top!

Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 30A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 134lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
April 13th, 2025
This was fun and comfortable

I liked wearing this dress and got lots of compliments.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Bethany 's reviews
December 8th, 2024
Get this green!!

Sooo gorgeous. The color is to die for and I received tons of compliments!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Jessica 's reviews
December 4th, 2024
Pretty

Wore this for Christmas family photos. Loved the color. The dress hugs all the right places and very forgiving in the abdomen section. I wore it with black tights and black closed toe heels. Truly beautiful. My usual size is 12, but it wasn't available. I ordered a 10 and it still fit just right.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
18
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 200200lbs
Browse Allison's reviews
June 30th, 2024
One of my favorite rentals ever!

This dress is EVERYTHING! It’s so comfortable, a gorgeous jewel tone, and very appropriate for a winter event without having to be floor length or needing a heavy jacket/wrap with it. It’s extremely flattering for a curvier figure. I’ve rented this multiple times now and would really love to buy it if I could. My only note is that this dress is definitely on the shorter side! I loved it because it makes it a little sexy and helps to balance out the high neckline/long sleeves on top, but taller gals should probably beware.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Kerri's reviews
February 8th, 2024
FIGURE FLATTERING HONEYYYY

Get it. Doesn’t matter the size. Get it. You’re welcome

Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
November 11th, 2023
Loved this! So many compliments and the emerald is beautiful.

Super comfortable and cute! My only complaints are that the built in slip kept riding up and also didn't prefer the gather on one side under the bust. It kind-of stuck out on me but I'm sure isn't noticeable if you're bigger busted than me (34B)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
8
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Apple
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Alexa's reviews
October 12th, 2023
Perfect fall formal dress!

I loved this dress!! It was perfect for a fall rehearsal dinner, warning it’s pretty short, but worked for me since I didn’t mind showing a little leg. Excellent material and stunning!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
14
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Michelle's reviews
February 25th, 2023
Beautiful dress

This dress is just as beautiful in person as the pictures. It fits a curvy body perfectly and hides those problem areas.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
4
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Micaela's reviews
February 12th, 2023
Cute, festive, warm

This dress is perfect for holiday parties! Tight and fitted but plenty stretchy, warm long sleeve but short and a bit sexy. Super flattering and got tons of compliments! The color is a perfect deep emerald green (the photo is misleading)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
10
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Samantha's reviews
February 9th, 2023
Perfect dress

I am 5’3” size 8 and this dress fit perfectly. The length was perfect and there was no need to wear shapewear underneath. I got so many compliments and it was so comfortable. I would 100% rent again. Seriously, obsessed.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Brittany's reviews
December 30th, 2022
Great for petite women

Always hard finding a dress that fits petite women. It was a pretty green color. Perfect length.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
6
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Melissa's reviews
December 19th, 2022
Winter wedding go to!

I wore this dress for a winter wedding on top of a mountain in the snow! It was perfect for a cozy, rustic lodge setting 🌲 I usually wear a 4 but the 6 for really well.

Size worn:
18
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 42DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 180lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 18th, 2022
Amazing party dress!

This dress fit like a beautiful velvet glove! I wanted something short and covered up top -- this was perfect. Extremely comfy, warm, and easy to move around in. Think I'm going to buy it if it's still available.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Jamie's reviews
December 12th, 2022
Comfortable fit. On the shorter side, so sizing up makes for a better fit. Beautiful color!

Size worn:
12
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 3rd, 2022
Great Christmas party dress!

Compliments galore!

Size worn:
18
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Kara's reviews
September 18th, 2022
Both sexy & modest

I absolutely loved this dress and got so many compliments. I wore it to a gala fundraiser event. It was a bit short, but wasn’t too bad. The material has lots of stretch and the color is absolutely gorgeous. My midsection is the area I’m most self conscious about and the cut and drape of this dress was incredibly flattering and hid the areas of concern in my stomach area. I would absolutely rent this one again. I could have worn the 16, but decided to size up to give the dress a little more length.

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